Synopses & Reviews
"I want my mommy!" is this hesitant little girl's response to her first day at nursery school. But after she gets involved with glue-y projects, singing and dancing, painting, game playing and meeting new friends, she gradually changes her mind about nursery school. Children (and parents!) who are anxious about the transition to daycare or preschool will find this book both spirited and comforting. The clever front and back jacket illustrations hint at the happy ending and the interior art is playful and bursting with color.
Review
"The warm palette combined with the child's contagious enthusiasm will help to lift the mood of children reluctant to face that daunting first day." School Library Journal
Synopsis
Reviews
"The warm palette combined with the child's contagious enthusiam will help to lift the mood of children reluctant to face that daunting first day." -- "School Library Journal"
"A noteworthy debut for Flintoft." -- "Kirkus Reviews"
"A wonderful book for calming first-day-of-school jitters " -- "Boston Herald"
"With gentle humor, Becky Edwards strikes a reassuring tone."--"Washington Parent"
About the author
Becky Edwards is the author of "My Brother Sammy," for which she won the Dolly Gray Award for Best Children's Picture Book in 1999. She lives in England.
About the illustrator
Anthony Flintoft lives in England.
This book is also available in hardcover ISBN: 1582347611 Price: $15.95
Synopsis
This adorably comforting introduction to school is perfect for the youngest readers transitioning to daycare or preschool.
"I want my mommy " This little girl is nervous about her first day at nursery school. But after she gets involved with glue-y projects, sings, dances, paints, plays games, and meets new friends, she begins to change her mind.
And when Mommy comes to pick her up at the end of the day, the little girl happily says, "I want to stay at nursery school "
With clever front and back jacket illustrations that hint at the happy ending and playful interior art, this picture book is sure to reassure kids and parents alike.
About the Author
Becky Edwards won the award for Best Children's Picture Book in 1999 for My Brother Sammy. She lives in England.